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Nissan Primastar Bus vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or NIO EL6?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • considerably more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 528 £.

EL6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 527 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
NIO
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